CALABASH — Gary LaRouech, 77, of Saltaire Village, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018.
Gary was born in Massena, New York, to Ellen and Raymond LaRouech. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from SUNY College at Plattsburgh. In 1964, he married Mary “Betsy” Adams, and they soon moved to Moravia, New York.
Gary’s love of teaching kept him in education for over 37 years as a teacher, golf coach and guidance counselor at Moravia High School. He served as village trustee, mayor pro temp and as a volunteer with the Moravia Fire Department.
An avid sportsman, he pitched fast pitch softball and umpired softball games and was club champion golfer with a career three holes-in-one.
After Gary retired, he and Betsy moved to North Carolina, which he considered “paradise.” Gary worked at many golf courses and joined the VFW Auxiliary. He played in several bridge groups. With his outgoing personality, he made friends wherever he went.
Gary is survived by Betsy, his wife of 53 years; daughters, Leslie (Tom) Sullivan and Cheryl (John) O’Hara; grandchildren, T.J., Andrew, Aidan, Emma and Joey; sister, Laurel Paquin; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 18, at St. Brendan the Navigator Church, Shallotte.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, the Kidney Foundation or the Lung Association.
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